Biting stonecrop
Also known as 'Goldmoss' due to its dense, low-growing nature and yellow flowers, Biting stonecrop can be seen on well-drained ground like sand dunes, shingle, grasslands, walls and…
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James' Blog: Warton Woods
My name is James, and I’m going to be writing a series of blogs about the environment and the local area, between Heysham and Grange. I have lived in the area all my life, and have always enjoyed…
Barrow blog: January roundup
Our trainee, Holly gives us a roundup of all the activity that's been happening in Barrow during January!
Morecambe blog: February roundup
Our trainee, Megan gives us a roundup of all the activity that's been happening in Morecambe during February!
Wyre blog: March roundup
Our Community Engagement Officer for Wyre, Jane gives a roundup of her first few months in The Bay team!
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My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
Spotted flycatcher
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Downlooker snipefly
The Downlooker snipefly gets its name from its habit of sitting on posts or sunny trees with its head facing down to the ground, waiting for passing prey. It prefers grassland, scrub and woodland…
Candlesnuff fungus
The candlesnuff fungus is very common. It has an erect, stick-like or forked fruiting body with a black base and white, powdery tip. It grows on dead and rotting wood.